Reflections of an ESFP who has fallen in love with Quakerism. An Open Letter to the NWYM. Dear Friends and Elders of Northwest Yearly Meeting,. This is the true danger that I see at work, that we have abandoned the patience that God pours out upon us with new mercies every morning. What would the processes that led to the shattering of the NWYM have looked like if we had employed the long-suffering of Jesus rather than the desire for instant change? With Deep Sorrow,.

In the midst of the political, religious and cultural turmoil of 17. Century England, a revolutionary new religious movement was born. It was based on the idea that the faith community can be led directly by God in the present day. Their revolutionary impact has been hugely watered down by the sub.

Test all things; hold fast that which is good. Monday, October 4, 2010. Who art in heaven,. Thy will be done,. On earth as it is in heaven. But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom,. Friday, October 1, 2010. A letter from a friend. Aspens were thought to tremble because they.

In our journey with God there is a now and not yet quality to it. We have a foretaste of our salvation, but we do not yet have it in its fullness. Psalm 80 hearkens back to the frustration of those who waited for the arrival of Jesus, who cried out to God, begging Him to send His Messiah in the midst of sorrow, anger, and suffering. That we may be saved.

Either you will be given something solid to stand on or you will be taught to fly. Monday, January 3, 2011. If Friends have suggestions for blog posts that would be good for use to read that would be great. How do we center a Meeting? .

Posted April 17, 2014 by sheadley. I admired that about you. In truth-Trusting that all would be as He intended. You recognized the need and your call. To be love, to represent truth, to act in love. The mystery of it, and the certainty of it. Grace under fire, grace in the moment, in the pain.

Exploring Quaker spirituality, history, faith and practice. About the image and the title. Quakers and Capitalism The Book. We believe that there is in everyone a Light. A light in the conscience that can guide and strengthen. A light that can heal.

Be patterns, be examples in all countries, places, islands, nations wherever you come; that your carriage and life may preach among all sorts of people, and to them; then you will come to walk cheerfully over the world, answering that of God in everyone; whereby in them you may be a blessing, and make the witness of God in them to bless you. - George Fox, 1656. Friday, November 12, 2010. Announcing the Close of Valiant for the Truth. Thank you for following me on Valiant for the Tr.

God came to my house and asked for charity. Tuesday, July 12, 2011. My apologies for the lack of updating recently. So much has been happening in the past few months! Our recent youth retreats have gone incredibly well also. Me? I found myself particularly challenged by the idea of.

A project of Illinois Yearly Meeting High School Group. Some on the list are disappointing, others a source of pride. Live Oak Friends Meeting House.